Is Geothermal Technology Suitable For Florida Homes? 3 Must-Have Tips
While many Florida homeowners are interested in geothermal technology, some have questions about whether it’s suitable for their homes in particular or for Florida’s environment in general.
The phrase “geothermal heat pump” causes some to dismiss geothermal technology, since heat pumps are often used in climates that are cooler than ours. But a heat pump can cool your home as well as warm it. In warm weather, it pumps indoor heat into the earth. When things cool off a bit, it collects heat energy from the earth and pumps it indoors.
Here are three more reasons geothermal technology is one of the most practical home comfort systems for the Englewood area:
- Efficiency: A geothermal or geoexchange system can decrease household energy consumption up to 50 percent. In fact, its performance trumps virtually every other comfort system available. In cooling mode, it saves about 43 percent more energy than even the most highly rated gas HVAC equipment, including gas heat pumps. Geothermal is roughly 48 percent more efficient than the highest performing gas furnaces.
- The climate: Florida is one of the sunniest states in the United States. The Earth absorbs this solar energy — even on cloudier days — and stores it roughly six feet underground. Subterranean geothermal technology taps into this natural energy reserve, using it to pull warmth from your home. Along with heat, the refrigerant also pulls humidity from your home, which further reduces the indoor temperature. In cooler weather, the process reverses to keep you warm.
- Water sources: If you live near a water source, such as a pond or lake, installing geothermal could be even simpler, more affordable and more efficient. If conditions are right, the underground pipes can simply be installed on the bottom of the water source. Water conducts energy more efficiently than earth, increasing performance. Installation should also be a bit cheaper, since minimal digging is required.
If you’re wondering whether geothermal technology is the answer for your home, contact us at Symbiont Service Corp. We’ll be happy to find the right system for you or just provide you more information.
Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about geothermal technology and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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